The Six Nations is almost upon us and, for the first time since 2019, it looks set to be in front of full crowds across all six countries.
While watching it at home has its benefits, if you can't get a ticket, then heading to one of the many sports bars around Dublin is your next best bet.
But don't forget to get in early, because the last thing you want is to be wandering around town looking for a seat just minutes from kick-off.
Here's our list of the top sports bars you should head to and spend the entire Saturday watching the Six Nations.
The Back Page
Located in the heart of Phibsborough, The Back Page is part of the Brewtonic brand, so you're guaranteed a plethora of craft beer options.
A tonne of TVs means you'll have a view of the game regardless of where you sit and that's not all - the Pizza offering is five stars too and are named after various Irish and international sporting icons.
The Woolshed Baa and Grill
Located just next to Cineworld. The Woolshed has been a go-to spot for sports fans of every persuasion since it first opened its doors.
Cheap pitchers of beer and platters of every imaginable finger food.
And major plus in recent times has been them discontinuing pitchers of Guinness. No one has time for that carry-on.
Sinnott's
Sinnott's is right next to Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. With 14 large TV screens, you may not get a seat, but you will be able to watch the game from a decent viewpoint. Few pubs have a better atmosphere for sports.
JW Sweetman's
Just beside O'Connell Bridge on the south side of the Liffey, Sweetman's boasts its own brewery on site as well as flat-screen TVs on every floor.
The Bleeding Horse
If you're on Camden Street, The Bleeding Horse should be your first port of call. Cracking pub food and a wide selection of beers, plus live music on the weekends for you to either celebrate the result or drown your sorrows.
Flannery's
Also on Camden but at the opposite end, Flannery's may not seem like a massive sports pub from the front, but it just seems to go on and on once you step inside. Decent pint of Guinness too.
The Well
Next to Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, in the sport that used to be Planet Hollywood and Dandelion, The Well is creating a Six Nations fanzone with prizes being offered each matchday. For €15 you can get a pizza and a pint with a live DJ also performing.
The Porterhouse Central
Located just opposite Trinity College, Porterhouse Central and its new outdoor seating area is a must-visit for sports fans. Like JW Sweetman's, the Porterhouse has its own brewery and is known around the globe for its excellent beers.
Living Room
Featuring some of the largest screens in Europe, The Living Room has all that a sports fan could ever ask for. Usually there are DJ's after the end of the sport so you might as well make a night of it.
The Camden
Camden Street really is a hotbed for sports pubs, isn't it? The. Camden offers multiple floors with countless TVs and a small Five Lamps brewery on-site, too.
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